Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

locked

that he

surpassed many others. In his presence, people unconsciously

could send shivers

calm

a good man and was extremely dangerous,

was one

mistresses who had been with Eric in her past life found it difficult to break free once entangled

trouble, Eileen rarely saw many women around him, except for Lilian, whom she had encountered last time.

should be his first

dead. He must know about

that his

disturb

the corner of his eye, the man saw her emerge to sit at the vanity, a pair of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to

instead of

froze in place, not daring

thinking about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her, his tall figure shielding her from

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

up. “No need, I can do it myself. I’ll go down

Eric!” Vera’s voice echoed as she quickly appeared at the door. “Eric, you’re so slow! I’m

eat!”

room before and curiously

almost ready. I just need

a pair of flat Blake cashmere shoes. They were

already sat on the couch in the hall. Several monetary gift envelopes were placed

first day of the New Year, Eileen had to greet Will in

have many rules when facing Eric, but he was

As for Vera…

of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t

Will. “I wish you good health and

up!” Will handed over a thick

was at least ten thousand. “Thank you, Father.” Eileen

took out another envelope from his suit pocket. “This

Eric, it’s not easy

given Vera hers.”

glanced at Vera.

“Accept it. Eric is pretty generous!”

envelope, but Eric didn’t release his grip on it. “What

eyebrows slightly. “May you